Job Description

The Patient Care Associate functions as an integral member of team of care on a patient care unit. The team provides patient care and supportive services that are directed toward patient care outcomes. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focus care from all team members. The Patient Care Associate is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by the Registered Nurse- Patient Care Coordinator. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient, family and other members of the patient focused care. Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs. This position is located at University Hospitals.

Minimum Education Required
HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
One year of experience as a hospital aide, EMT certification, completion a military corpsman training program with direct patient care required or successful completion of PCA training course required. Experience in acute care environment preferred. Minimum Education Required
Currently enrolled college/university nursing student

Required Qualifications
Nursing student enrolled in a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program; Completion of a nursing health assessment course or nursing clinical; Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills; Successful completion of PCA/SNA training course required after hire. Intermittent 0.2 Varying Shifts